Best Economy Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 2,275 Economy games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Economy game rankings were last updated on 12/14/2024.

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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2

Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Economy Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 786,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766,775 positive reviews and 19,234 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 10/12/2012
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 227300

2. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!

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Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,387 positive reviews and 327 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 10/1/2021
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Steam App Id 1584090

3. American Truck Simulator

Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.

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American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,034 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,023 positive reviews and 5,011 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 2/2/2016
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 270880

4. Against the Storm

A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

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Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,522 positive reviews and 1,402 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 12/8/2023
Franchise Hooded Horse
Developer Eremite Games
Publisher Hooded Horse
Steam App Id 1336490

5. House Flipper

House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!

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House Flipper has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,280 positive reviews and 5,273 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $2.49
Release Date 5/17/2018
Franchise Frozen District
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Steam App Id 613100

6. Sticky Business

Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!

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Sticky Business has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,080 positive reviews and 257 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 7/17/2023
Franchise Assemble Entertainment
Developer Spellgarden Games
Publisher Assemble Entertainment
Steam App Id 2303350

7. Wingspan

Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.

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Wingspan has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,111 positive reviews and 541 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 9/17/2020
Franchise Monster Couch
Developer Monster Couch
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Steam App Id 1054490

8. Kingdoms and Castles

Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.

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Kingdoms and Castles has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,794 positive reviews and 1,929 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 7/20/2017
Franchise Lion Shield Studios
Developer Lion Shield, LLC
Publisher Lion Shield, LLC
Steam App Id 569480

9. STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator

Simulator of an 80s Japanese stock market businessman. Chill, catch a retro vibe and watch your profits grow in the text-based game STONKS-9800.

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STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,134 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 7/17/2023
Franchise Ternox Games
Developer TERNOX
Publisher TERNOX
Steam App Id 1539140

10. Weed Shop 3

BUILD YOUR VIRTUAL WEED EMPIRE: Grow the hottest strains & crossbreed new ones, roll your own Blunts, sell Bongs, hire Growers, make Solventless Concentrates, handle Rival Dealers, befriend Influencers, smoke Dabs, ride a Dolphin, and More! WELCOME TO WEED SHOP 3!

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Weed Shop 3 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,621 positive reviews and 210 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 4/21/2022
Franchise Weed Shop The Game
Developer Weed Games
Publisher Weed Games
Steam App Id 1182110

More Economy Steam Deck Verified Games

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 steam charts
48,465
10/12/2012
97
$19.99
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Touhou Mystia's Izakaya steam charts
1,364
10/1/2021
96
$5.99
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American Truck Simulator steam charts
5,107
2/2/2016
96
$19.99
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Against the Storm steam charts
2,254
12/8/2023
93
$29.99
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House Flipper steam charts
6,252
5/17/2018
93
$2.49
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Sticky Business steam charts
59
7/17/2023
92
$9.99
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Wingspan steam charts
466
9/17/2020
92
$19.99
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Kingdoms and Castles steam charts
271
7/20/2017
91
$14.99
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STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator steam charts
12
7/17/2023
91
$9.99
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Weed Shop 3 steam charts
40
4/21/2022
91
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). House Flipper on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Sticky Business on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Wingspan on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Kingdoms and Castles on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Weed Shop 3 on Steam. Steam Store.

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